Last Day in Milan, Duomo + Fashion, What else?!!

The grand front view of Duomo!
The 3rd largest church in the world next to Vatican and the one in Spain.

Euro 0.8 a candle. We did three!!



Mosaic widow paved w/ stories about Catholic.

kids love climbing stairs since they are very young.... since they are only 8 months old for my 3 children. This is our last stop in Milan and in Italy that by no means, all of us climb to the top of the roof. Considering the Duomo we climbed in Firenze, this is easy cheesy, a piece of cake! ^^

More steps to the top 






The roof level 

Copper-plated Saint Maria statue on top

After seeing the landmark in Milan, thus the fashion!! ^O^ Strolling down those high fashion shops, I found this cute chocolate/candy store, "Conti Confetteria" which is perfect for souvenirs,or  favors for my gals back home!!

On me: Missoni 10' collar, M Missoni sweater w/ ruffle front, Valentino For Gap Jacket n' cargo pants, Boss gray scarf, Chanel 10A Marron tote, Ethic shearling-lined boots. 



Chocolate heels/purses. 






Perfect wedding favors....anyone? ^O^









For favors, you can choose your own colored ribbon!



Those are the ones I picked for my gals!! ^^




If you are wondering how crazy that people love "GAP" or "Valentino For GAP" in Milan, here is the proof... lol. 
I find it is amused to see that the guard has to regulate people to wait in line and go shopping in GAP store. 
I wonder do we Americans ever so crazy about GAP? 



One of my favorite brands "Sonia Rykiel"!



Sonia Rykiel: Pony, shearling, suede clog boots. 



Are you looking for perfect Taupe bag? Here, Sonia Rykiel!


This is the ONE...a huge doctor framed bag in Taupe/Dark brown. (Euro 1800) There are tiny Swarovski crystal and embossed Sonia Rykiel!


The same size in cameral brown in the back ground is Euro 790. Both can be carried across the body!

The back view!

You know I wouldn't miss Chanel boutique in Milan. I have couple more friends' requests of classic flaps and here is my aka their last hope! lol 

Chanel boutique in Milan has more Classic style in stock compared to its boutique in Firenze, such as beige w/ silver chain caviar classic, reissue 226, 227 matte black in silver/gold HW, maxi in gold/silver HW,  ...AND... HERE...

2011 Cruise collection Borsa Classica Con Patta mini Noir flap w/ gold HW. Euro 1450
(They also have coral red/Rouge in stock.)



The last request for my gal....Chanel 11' Cruise pearl brooch in both dark silver and light gold!!!


We are going back to San Francisco tomorrow...... See you in December!! ^O^
xoxo Rachel 

Travel in Rome ~ Keep the Style, Keep the Attitude!!

Day 4 and Day 5 in Rome, we continue our Journey to walk every inch of ancient Rome. Niel, Abby and Ilona are very excited whenever there are steps/stairs and big open space for them to run around, and to chase each other. ^^ 


Kids are simple, they will have fun just like that!!! 


Day 4, we went back to Piazza Navona again to visit the shops. 

Now this Kapital blazer + shorts becomes my signature look in Rome, I love it!

This shop has pretty blown-glass accessories and Murano is the special glass only made by Venice. I wish I can carry some chandelier home.... 
We are going to visit Florence in two days and hopefully we can make a trip to Venice.



 Rome designer: Patrizia Pieroni. There are only 1 store in Rome and 1 in Paris. 
That lovely frame bag is about EURO 495. 

 Missoni green/brown collar w/ zip-pull, Isabel Marrat pull over, Joie leather high-waisted shorts, black tights, DKNY socks, Kelsie lace-up wedge, brown distressed messenger.



I tried on this Vintage dark brown back bag, do you think I look "stylish"?
... but when did I carry back bag?



Do you notice that we almost buy new shoes for kids during our trips? hha... Like Mother, like kid!! ^O^



Camper Rain coats...little souvenirs for kids. 



The rain boots to the far right has rubber, leather and inside faux fur lining...how luxury! 



The very first time that we had Chinese Food in Rome. They don't have much exotic food there.... but kids love pizza and pasta so it is not a problem when it comes to meal time!


They have their school work to do everyday (school required) which I think is wonderful. They will remember their Journey better when write it down in words!!



Did you see my new boots!!? 
From ethic(I took picture the other day in previous post). 
It has gorgeous moss green + taupe leather and suede and faux fur lining inside!!
Euro $120!! Fab. 



Panthon. 



You can't miss Fontana di Trevi when you are in Rome. 

Last day/Day 5 in Rome

Like I said, cotton blazer + shorts become my fashion staple here in Rome. The weather is nice and even it is rainy and cool, you won't feel slightly chill and uncomfortable at all. Except rain sometimes do get you nerve when kids are getting tired!!

Everyone has their new THINGS on!! I have my new Gap hat, Abby has her new down coat, Ilona and Niel has their new Camper boots. 

Kids are happy as they run all over the place inside the Colosseo!!



DH and me.



Finally DH's most want visit 




Unexpected encounter.... black cat inside Colosseo!






Ethic boots, lovely color, warm lining makes them a perfect boots walking in cool and rainy day.



Santa Maria Maggiore at Esquiline Hill (this is almost another side of Rome that we haven't set our foot at.)



Chinese food again~~ :P 



Let's call it a day ... my feet are sore..... 
Piazza de Popolo!!


Stay tuned~
xoxo Rachel